Bartender/Server

Job Overview

We are looking for Bartender/Server candidates at Mia Francesca’s Lincolnwood . Our dynamic, fast-paced work environment is ideal for high-energy, service minded professionals. This role involves providing exceptional customer service in a lively environment, taking orders, serving food and beverages, and ensuring guests have a memorable experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in food service, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Take customer orders accurately and efficiently using Toast
• Serve food and beverages promptly while maintaining high standards of presentation and quality according to recipes
• Provide excellent customer service by engaging with guests professionally and courteously
• Manage cash handling and cashiering duties with accuracy and integrity
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and proper food handling procedures
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar area, dining space, and service stations throughout shifts
• Assist in setting up banquet events or catering functions as needed
• Upsell menu items to increase sales opportunities while ensuring guest satisfaction
• Manage time effectively during busy hours to serve multiple tables or bar patrons simultaneously
• Manually wash and sanitize glassware
• Ensure that the overall guest experience exceeds expectations, including greeting guests with a warm, sincere smile and anticipating their needs
• Stock and restock appropriate areas of the bar with liquor, beer, wine, glassware, ice and misc. bar supplies
• Account for and maintain the security of all bar stock and inventory

Requirements

• Previous experience in food service, fine dining, nightclub, banquet, or catering environments preferred
• Familiarity with POS systems such as Toast
• Strong customer service skills with a friendly and professional demeanor
• Excellent time management skills to handle multiple tables or bar orders efficiently
• Basic math skills for cash handling, retail math, and calculating bills or tips accurately
• Knowledge of food safety standards and proper food handling procedures
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, days, weekends, holidays;
• Experience with serving alcohol responsibly and knowledge of beverage offerings is advantageous
• Lift and move up to 30 pounds
• BASSET certified and valid Food Handlers certificate

Join our team for an engaging role that combines hospitality expertise with vibrant social interaction. We value dedicated professionals committed to delivering outstanding guest experiences in a lively environment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $9.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person